June 2013

Our eight month old baby is getting so big! He has such an adorable smile and laugh.  We love this happy boy!

 The day he turned eight months old is the first day we noticed he would point at things, and we caught the first time on camera when he pointed to show us his bears.  It is cute to see what a treat it is for him to get these bears out once a month. 

When we came out to California for Michael's high school graduation, Kent experienced his first day at the beach.  He loved the sand.  It was quite a job to watch him and make sure he didn't put too much in his mouth, but it was so fun to watch his excitement as he explored the beach and waded in the water. 

 Jordan and Michael made a pretty impressive tunnel.  They didn't actually crawl through it, but it was large enough that they could both get their legs in all the way on opposite ends and only barely be able to touch in the center. 

 When it was time to fill in the tunnel, they used the huge hole to completely bury Michael in the sand.  Kent had such a funny reaction to seeing uncle Michael's head on the ground, right at his level.  He would crawl right up to his face and giggle, sometimes reaching out to grab it. 

 Right after our California trip, we headed up the canyon for the Russell family reunion at Aspen Grove's family camp.  We had such a fun time in the mountains getting to visit with so much extended family and enjoy crafts and lots of recreational activities.  They even had a daycare center where Kent got to play and nap while Jordan and I enjoyed badminton, ceramics, paintball, archery, and group activities with the whole family.  

Amber and Tyler throwing tomahawks during the Frontier Night activities

Kent sitting on the pony

Jordan learning the lathe so that he could make his own wooden pen

 Kent posing for a picture we took just for his grandpa's this father's day.

 Kent's first time enjoying his ball pit

First time at Seven Peaks.  Kent just loves to play in water!